Title: Shift / Site Chemist
Location: Merseyside
Salary: £27674 Per annum
Term: Permanent
Hours: 40hours a week Monday - Friday with rotating shift patterns (6:00am - 15:00pm, 11:00am -20:00pm) this rotates weekly
Benefits: Ongoing career development and progression, training development and industry courses, annual bonus, pension contributions and flexible benefits portal.

SRG are working with a leading waste management and recycling company who have a long and very successful history of supporting the UK chemical industry. They have decades of industry experience and are deeply committed to their values and their people. They invest heavily in their team, offering robust training and development opportunities to support long-term growth, success and career development. They are now looking for a Site Chemist to join the team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day checking and testing incoming loads on the transfer station, processing hazardous and non-hazardous waste, ensuring segregation and storage of hazardous waste meets requirements, labelling waste and completing documents on all incoming and outgoing chemical materials. This role would suit motivated and eager chemistry graduates looking to take their first step into industrial chemistry.

Role / Description

• Oversee and organise the acceptance, inspection, and routing of incoming waste loads to maintain high operational standards.
• Conduct technical assessments and analytical testing to support site management and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all operations align with company procedures and standards (BMS, ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001).
• Identify and report non-conformances or issues with incoming loads, following established protocols.
• Generate and manage paperwork for load dispatch, stock control, and production records in line with legal and company requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support continuous improvement and effective site operations.
• Maintain a strong focus on health and safety, attending required training and reporting risks or incidents as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum HNC in chemistry
• Recently graduated OR have recent industrial experience in the waste industry
• Must have a ull UK drivers license and own means of transport
• Full right to work in the UK and does not require sponsorship
• Willing and able to work outdoors in all weathers - this is a hands-on role in the waste industry.

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Rhi on 0161 667 1812.

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.co.uk to view our other vacancies.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

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